Anthology of fantastic zoology for orchestra - Bates, Mason 1977-; Borges, Jorge Luis 1899-1986 (Aphra Music, 2015)
A concerto for orchestra based on Jorge Luis Borges' Manual de zoología fantástica (Anthology of fantastic zoology). - Scored for an orchestra comprising three flutes (3rd doubling piccolo), three oboes (3rd doubling English horn), three clarinets (2nd doubling E-flat clarinet and bass clarinet), two bassoons, contrabassoon, four French horns, three trumpets, two trombones, bass trombone, tuba, three percussionists, timpani, harp, piano/celesta, and strings. - "6/19/15.". - Duration: 30:00. - Commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Dedicated to Riccardo Muti. - Includes program notes in English